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MAKE A COURT CLAIM FOR MONEY Skip contents CONTENTS * What a court claim is * Court fees * Claim the interest * Make a claim * After you make your claim * Resolve your claim through
mediation * What happens at the hearing * Enforce a judgment WHAT HAPPENS AT THE HEARING If there’s a hearing, you can: * represent yourself * pay for a barrister or solicitor to represent
you * ask someone to advise you in court - they do not have to be a lawyer * ask someone to speak on your behalf - you might need to get the court’s permission Your hearing can be held in
the judge’s room or a courtroom in a county court if your claim is for less than £10,000. There might be a more formal hearing if you’re claiming for more. AFTER THE HEARING You’ll get a
decision on the day of the hearing. The court will also send you a copy of the decision by post. If you win your case, the court will order the person or business who owes you money (the
‘debtor’) to pay you. There are ways the court can collect your payment if they ignore the court order. APPEAL THE DECISION You can appeal the decision if you think the judge made a mistake
during the hearing. You must do this within 21 days of getting the decision. Find out which court or tribunal to appeal to. Contact Citizens Advice to get free advice on appealing. Previous
: Resolve your claim through mediation Next : Enforce a judgment View a printable version of the whole guide